Zhokril Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I know that you all thank us for the time and work that we put into making progress for the MUD, but I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you, the players. Nothing is more fulfilling for us as staffmembers then seeing the who list fill up and watching players enjoy the playing environment, company of their peers, and the fruits of our own, and your own work. Also, I would especially like to take a moment and thank the occasional player who goes to the next level and donates to help support the server hosting and other costs associated with the continued running of the game. While we are lucky to have people on staff who are willing to support the bulk of the costs, it is much appreciated. So thank you to all the players. I hope those of you that don't have a current character will get in game and join the party. We have some exciting times ahead of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmongrel Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You are very welcome. Once Anume stops making me quit my job so I can play Mud, I'll send you a PM about being one of those other guys too That's pretty awesome of you to say all that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oh, welcome back Hegemon And go Zho! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibber Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Critical opinion has never been put down, or at least, unless it's a blatant out flame that is intended to do no good for the mud. As for carebear threads.. I like them far more than the 'at eachother's throats' threads. They tend to be a helluva lot more productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegemon Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Mmm. Well, I will say that while the departure of a conservative and traditional IMP does put FL closer to where it would need to be in order to combat Pbase burnout and overall stagnancy, I do feel that a great deal of the input the best and brightest FL Generation, (i.e those that got good enough collectively that there were more competitive PK players than ever before due to the overall player knowledge skyrocketing) was essentially wasted or ignored for one reason or another. I don't know that the same level of passion exists, honestly, to have the amount of optimism that our esteemed associate Zhokril seems to exude. By and large I think that most of the recent changes I have been reading about have been positive, however by the same token they are also so basic that they seem like they should have been dealt with 3-4 months after FL went public, at most 2-3 years in. And it is that resistance to altering the special sauce of FL which has been at the core of a lot of problems, ultimately alienating a vast majority of the Pbase, and pretty much degenerating things into a PK Frenzy where if you see someone who you can attack log on you will go hunt them if your RP permits (sometimes stretching it if you are neutral) just because you never know when someone you'll actually be able to fight will log on again. Take Ogre Rangers, for instance. Or Blademasters as a whole (Magic Resistant ones especially). Insanely out of wack with the rest of the game. Medium Sized melee? Forget about it. Healers in cabal warfare playing flag tag until you want to claw your eyes out? Heh. Until there is a willingness to explore fundamental problems/quirks/stuff we all hate that has plagued FL from the start but only REALLY got bad once everyone knew everything, it's out with the old boss, in with the new boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mali Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 ***PK's Hegemon*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhokril Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Mmm. Well, I will say that while the departure of a conservative and traditional IMP does put FL closer to where it would need to be in order to combat Pbase burnout and overall stagnancy, I do feel that a great deal of the input the best and brightest FL Generation, (i.e those that got good enough collectively that there were more competitive PK players than ever before due to the overall player knowledge skyrocketing) was essentially wasted or ignored for one reason or another. I don't know that the same level of passion exists, honestly, to have the amount of optimism that our esteemed associate Zhokril seems to exude. By and large I think that most of the recent changes I have been reading about have been positive, however by the same token they are also so basic that they seem like they should have been dealt with 3-4 months after FL went public, at most 2-3 years in. And it is that resistance to altering the special sauce of FL which has been at the core of a lot of problems, ultimately alienating a vast majority of the Pbase, and pretty much degenerating things into a PK Frenzy where if you see someone who you can attack log on you will go hunt them if your RP permits (sometimes stretching it if you are neutral) just because you never know when someone you'll actually be able to fight will log on again. Take Ogre Rangers, for instance. Or Blademasters as a whole (Magic Resistant ones especially). Insanely out of wack with the rest of the game. Medium Sized melee? Forget about it. Healers in cabal warfare playing flag tag until you want to claw your eyes out? Heh. Until there is a willingness to explore fundamental problems/quirks/stuff we all hate that has plagued FL from the start but only REALLY got bad once everyone knew everything, it's out with the old boss, in with the new boss. If you have legitimate suggestions that you would like considered, post them on the prayer forum and we will give them due care. If this is simply the rambling of a disgruntled, self-proclaimed "retired" player, please refer to the first line of jibber's post. Regardless, you are far off topic as far as this thread is concerned. Please re-locate to a correct venue if you wish to continue further. I would, though, encourage you to try out a character in game, if you have not recently. You all know me' date=' some of you like me. Some of you don't. Either way, that's fine. I've officially retired, and that's fine too.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegemon Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Z, You I actually consider somewhat above board, so I will take you up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomak Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Zhokril what to say my friend...You arel staff leader for 2 days and so many changes.Very well done keep up the good work we are with you man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Wait.... does this mean I'm fired? EDIT: FL is definitely taking a turn in the road. Where this road leads, I don't know. But, Zhoki, I'm along for the journey, so I'll pick up my pack and take that first step out of my door. EDIT2: I'll never quit calling you Zhoki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croyvern Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 This post is like thanking Cheech ans Chong for smoking pot. But I will take the TY in stride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHieronimo Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Mmm. Well, I will say that while the departure of a conservative and traditional IMP does put FL closer to where it would need to be in order to combat Pbase burnout and overall stagnancy... Until there is a willingness to explore fundamental problems/quirks/stuff we all hate that has plagued FL from the start but only REALLY got bad once everyone knew everything, it's out with the old boss, in with the new boss. I always think it's a fine balance between maintaining a level of conservatism that keeps things they way people love and remember it (i.e 1.0 -2.0, the fact is this is the highest peak in pbase size, maybe or maybe this doesn't reflect how satisfied people were with the game, but it definitely represents a "golden age" for some) and being progressive enough to please others. The question is did it stagnate because a conservative Imp was at the reins, or did it stagnate because the playerbase became less conservative, as perhaps (and I only said perhaps), represented in your view? Progress isn't always the answer. Some people just love a good thing I just think it's harsh to think the MUD was "held back", and shift all the accountability away from the playerbase. I love you all, Staff mostly, and thank you Zhokril for your kind words! And I agree Jibber, carebear threads are good, constant and unnecessary criticism is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizz Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-D&Der Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alldaymuddin Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Finally, someone someone is thanking me for something, I knew I was doing good and getting better.. Oh wait this was to everyone... Oh well I still played a part in the grand scheme of things.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbox Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 was just checking in to see how everyone was doing, i see alot has changed I wish u the best in keeping this place alive and well, i spent alot of good and bad days here, there's always a piece of me wanting to come back hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHieronimo Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Then do it! For Malch! for Zhokril! For the love of God! (repetition for emphasis ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbox Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 lol i think game is proabably better off without me around haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lytholm Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 lol i think game is proabably better off without me around haha The game is always better wtih more people around. Lytholm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mali Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey sandbox, welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The game is always better wtih more people around. Lytholm. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHieronimo Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Mali welcomed you back, looks like your officially playing again I agree though, always better with more people, even if they whine a little bit, we can put up with that Not saying you whine or anything though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yes, Mr. Sandbox, do come back. The Reverend compels ye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbox Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yes' date=' Mr. Sandbox, do come back. The Reverend compels ye![/quote'] lol i totally derails this thread, sorry. I'll start a new one so this one can get back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmongrel Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hey, if this thread got someone who doesn't play anymore to come back, it's done it's job I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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